READ THIS ONE: The Perfect Gift For Anyone!

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Tis the season, and whether or not I want to admit it, I am running short on time. Because of that reason I decided to run a re-run (no pun intended)

I don't know about you, but I LOVE home made gifts that show thought AND are useful. I'm sharing one such gift that I made for my sister a few years back. Some of you might remember this.   Here is a little back story of why I made this.   Because of the profession my sister is in, she has to do a lot of her eating "on the run" ( I'm getting good at these puns), so she is always carrying snack bags with her.

A few Christmases ago I started to look into different types of snack boxes geared towards runners. I couldn't quite find one that I was 100% happy with and didn't want to get something in which I knew she would only enjoy 2 or 3 of the items in the box.

So with that, my own version of the Runner snack box was born.


Here's what I did:

1. Get a big box and wrap the box part and the lid part separately. I believe I used a copy paper box.

2. I use 6 extra large ziplock bags and several small ones. Putting the snacks in ziplock bags makes it easy to grab on the run.


3. I then filled the bags with a variety of running fuels and snacks that I knew she would enjoy.

4. In addition to the snacks, I put a small trinket in each bag. Some of the trinkets included a a chap stick, a race magnet ( actually there were several race magnets), a sweat band, and some other fun items.  Each week Lacey would take a new bag of snacks to work with  her and she told me it was like Christmas all over again each time she opened a new bag.


5. The last step of course was to put the bags inside the box and put the lid on.  I did happen to do a little more decorating to that box then what is seen in the picture.

You could of course theme your box if you wanted, but mine was just a mix of running fuel and fun snacks ( some healthy, some not).

As we get older, we tend to like more practical gifts. Running fuels and healthy snacks aren't always that cheap so I know she appreciates this.  I've made  my sister a variation of this snack box for the last couple of years and it seems to always be a Holiday Favorite and something I get asked to do again and again.

I've also made Personal Care item gift boxes too.

Do you like practical gifts like consumables? ~M

                  

21 comments:

  1. Useful, but fun - the best kind of gift! Nut butter packets would be a good addition, too.

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  2. Such an excellent idea, Meranda! I wish I'd read it a few days earlier, I have some friends I could've done this for with the right stuff on hand . . . but I'll file this away for next year!

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  3. Such a great and fun gift! Anything that thought is put into feels special!

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  4. Such a fun idea! I know if I made a snack box for me, I'd put in stuff I know I would enjoy. I've been hesitant to try these services since I don't know what will be in it. What if I don't like it?

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  5. I love this! I make something like this for my brothers and my son. I call it a movie snack bag. they love it!

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  6. Great minds think alike - I just posted about runner gift boxes :) I love your ideas!!

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  7. This is definitely a very practical gift. I'm with you - as we get older I like to focus on practical, useful gifts. Though it has been fun to shop for my little man and get toys for him this year. :)

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  8. I do like practical gifts and my hubby fills my stocking with that kind of stuff! Love it!

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  9. That is a GREAT idea! I am going to keep this in mind for next year as my shopping is done. Thanks!

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  10. That is an AWESOME idea! I love it. Perfect for runner and traveler friends/family!

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  11. This really is great - I want one! ;) Have a great weekend!

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  12. This is a great idea! It's so nice to get stuff you'd actually use.

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  13. This is a great idea! I love that it's customizable for each person you give it to :)

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  14. Such a fantastic idea!
    I love practical useful gifts. Especially ones that has thought behind it like this. So smart!

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  15. I remember when you did this a few years back! Awesome gift idea!! Love it!

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  16. Love this idea! Practical gifts for runners are the best:)

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  17. That's super cute. I should make this for my running friends since I don't have a sister!

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  18. Wow this is a great idea! And unlike most super creative ideas, this is one I might actually be able to do! I would love it if someone made this for me. I think I'll have to keep that in mind and make one some day. Thanks for sharing this great homemade gift!

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  19. What a great idea! I also love personalized gifts (like you mentioned) that reflect a lot of thought the giver put into it.

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  20. What a great idea! I love that you packaged all the snacks in separate bags and included a fun trinket in each. Very creative and easy to customize for every person on your list!

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